Council’s contractor is currently carrying out relining of the Bonalbo water reservoir.

In order for this work to be done, the town reservoir has been emptied. Council has temporary reservoirs in place but water storage capacity is reduced. Once the reservoir is relined, it will again be filled and normal conditions will resume.

In the meantime, the Bonalbo community can expect decreased water pressure, especially in the higher sections of Bonalbo. The limited storage capacity will affect fire fighting capacity and until normal conditions resume, Level Four water restrictions are in place.

The work is being carried out between Monday, 4 May 2020 and Friday, 29 May 2020.

Level 4 Water Restrictions

TYPE OF CONSUMER

LEVEL FOUR WATER RESTRICTIONS

Outdoor usage

All external use of potable water banned. Grey water use only.

Swimming pools – private

Topping up of existing pools to 300mm below skimmer box by hand held hose only, 1hr/week on Wednesdays.

Filling of new pools is not allowed.

Emptying and filling of existing pools banned

Public gardens, sports grounds & community facilities

Buckets or watering cans only.

Public pools

Closed

Schools

Buckets or watering cans – eating areas for health reasons only

Nurseries

Sprinklers/Hand held hoses 1hr/d – application for times

Washing motor vehicles – cars, taxis, food transport, commercial etc.

Buckets only – exemptions for essential purposes by application only

Bowling greens

Buckets or watering cans only

Building construction

Restricted to essential business use

New turf/landscaping

Buckets and watering cans only

Paved public areas, where food is prepared or consumed, or for health reasons

Buckets and watering cans – eating areas for health reasons only.

Water cartage – potable supply

Use of town water is banned.

Auto flush urinals/public toilets

On Timers – Banned

On Demand – OK

Manufacturing, food processing,

Ready Mix Concrete & Other industrial operations

No restriction on water usage for essential business activities – close consultation with Council